The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has announced the recruitment of Navik (General Duty) and Navik (Domestic Branch) posts for the 02/2025 batch through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT). Interested candidates can apply online. Below are the key details.
Overview
- Organization: Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence)
- Posts:
- Navik (General Duty) (GD)
- Navik (Domestic Branch) (DB)
- Vacancies: 300 Posts
- Navik (GD): 260
- Navik (DB): 40
- Application Mode: Online
- Pay Scale:
- Navik (GD/DB): ₹21,700/- (Level 3)
- Additional allowances as per government rules.
Important Dates
- Start of Online Application: 11th February 2025, 11:00 AM
- Last Date for Application: 25th February 2025, 11:30 PM
- Tentative Exam Dates:
- Stage I: Mid/End of April 2025
- Stage II: June 2025
- Stage III: Early/Mid September 2025
Vacancy Details
Navik (General Duty):
| Zone | UR | EWS | OBC | ST | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | 25 | 6 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 65 |
| West | 20 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 53 |
| East | 15 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 38 |
| South | 21 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 54 |
| Central | 19 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 25 | 68 | 28 | 39 | 260 |
Navik (Domestic Branch):
| Zone | UR | EWS | OBC | ST | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| West | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| East | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| South | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Central | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Total | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 40 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian citizens only.
- Age:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 22 years (Born between 1st September 2003 and 31st August 2007)
- Age relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- Educational Qualification:
- Navik (GD): 12th Pass with Maths and Physics.
- Navik (DB): 10th Pass.
- Physical Standards:
- Height: Minimum 157 cm (Relaxation applicable for specific regions).
- Chest: Minimum expansion of 5 cm.
- Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
- Hearing and Vision: Normal.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Stage I: Computer-Based Online Examination
- Stage II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination
- Stage III: Final Document Verification and Medical Examination at INS Chilka
- Stage IV: Verification of Original Documents
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹300/-
- SC/ST: Exempted
- Payment can be made online via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
How to Apply
- Visit the official recruitment portal: Indian Coast Guard Recruitment.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit and print the application form for future reference.